Civil Engineer – Entry Level

KS Engineers, P.C.; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

KS Engineers, P.C. is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join our civil engineering team in the Ironbound, NJ area.

The role involves supporting site/civil/highway design tasks, preparing plans and calculations, and contributing to construction documents under the supervision of the Department Manager – Civil. The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering, some internship exposure, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Previous internship experience is desirable but not required.
• Some exposure to site/civil/highway design is a plus.
• EIT is desired but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Site/civil/highway design including grading, roadway, storm water management, green infrastructure, water and sewer mains, signing, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Preparation of associated calculations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Working on design teams to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
• Plan preparation using AutoCAD.
• Field work includes investigations, data collection, and observation of soil borings.

Skills

Verbal & written skills

Proactive

Technical support

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Description

KSE is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing civil, structural, highway, transportation, geotechnical, survey, special inspections and construction management services for public infrastructure projects for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Civil Engineer – Entry Level

Reports to: Department Manager – Civil

General Qualities

• Strong verbal and written skills are required.


• Is a proactive self-starter.


• Provides technical support.


• Work well with others in a group setting.


• Capable of developing solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Site/civil/highway design includes grading, roadway, storm water management, green infrastructure, water and sewer mains, signing, and erosion and sediment control design.


• Preparation of associated calculations, reports, and spreadsheets.


• Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.


• Plan preparation using AutoCAD.


• Field work includes investigations, data collection, sign and roadway infrastructure inventory collection, and observation of soil borings.

Requirements

Educational/Professional Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.


• Previous internship experience is desired but not required.


• Some exposure to Site/civil/highway design is a plus.


• EIT is desired but not required.


• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.


• Proficiency in MS Office software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours a day).


• Maintaining posture while working at a computer.


• Short periods of standing or walking within the office (to printers, meeting rooms, etc.).

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.